Friends

“Good friends help you find important things when you have lost them...things like your smile, your hope and your courage.”

Thank God For You

By Joseph Clark

Good friend of mine, Seldom is friendship such as thine; How very much I wish to be As helpful as you’ve been to me…. Of many prayer guests, one thou art On whom I ask God to impart Rich blessings from His storeroom rare, And grant to you His gracious care…. When I recall, from time to time, How you inspired this heart of mine: I find myself inclined to pray, God bless my friend this very day…. So often, at the throne of Grace, There comes a picture of your face: And then, instinctively, I pray That God may guide you all the way…. Some day, I hope with you to stand Before the throne, at God’s right hand: And say to you--at journey’s end: “Praise God you’ve been to me a friend-THANK GOD FOR YOU. ”

by Frank J. Zamboni

I said a prayer for you today And know God must have heard. I felt the answer in my heart Although He spoke no word.

I didn’t ask for wealth or fame I knew you wouldn’t mind. I asked Him to send treasures Of a far more lasting kind.

I asked that He’d be near you At the start of each new day. To grant you health and blessings And friends to share your way.

I asked for happiness for you In all things great and small, But it was for His loving care I prayed the most of all!

A PRAYER FOR A FRIEND

By Rhoda-Katie Hannan

This I pray for you, my friendThat you strive to be all that you can be, yet never become a copy of another.

That you realize your own unique qualities, and all that makes you special.

That you open your eyes to the beauty in each day.

That you reach out to others less fortunate than you.

That, by giving, you learn the joy of receiving...

That you let go of the sadness of the past, yet always remember the good moments.

That you learn to accept life as it is, even with its problems and disappointments.

For life is meant to be enjoyed and, at times, endured, but never taken for granted.

And I pray that you will be aware at all times that you are one special person, among all special persons.

And do the best you can.